If you have recently become a person with disabilities in a wheelchair or a senior with reduced strength that makes driving difficult, the jargon of the mobility industry is probably confusing. Terms like “accessible van” and “side entry wheelchair ramp” are self explanatory, but words like “adaptive,” “conversion” and others may be a little blurry to newcomers. Read More →

After visiting NMEDA’s National Mobility Awareness Month website, you can’t help but be moved by the Local Heroes’ inspiring stories and videos. They put a face on those nominated – and you realize they could be neighbors, co-workers or the nice lady at the grocery store. Read More →

Have you heard? National Mobility Awareness Month in May, will end with a free wheelchair accessible vehicle for three “Local Heroes?” And you could be a winner. Read More →

The Abilities Expo in Los Angeles is scheduled for March 30-April 1 for people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professionals. The Expo tailors thousands of product offerings, free workshops and events with new categories of products and services in free consumer workshops. Read More →

National Mobility Awareness Month is the inaugural May celebration that encourages people with disabilities to enjoy active, mobile lifestyles. To spread the word, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) will be looking for three Local Heroes to receive a free wheelchair van. It may be you or someone you know. Read More →

That fresh new car smell is in the air as Spring ushers in auto shows all over the world, and Canada is no exception. The 2012 Canadian International Auto Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s two buildings opened Feb. 17 and runs through Feb. 26.

Both are filled with manufacturers exhibiting shiny new cars and the latest equipment—some aimed at those with mobility challenges. The 2 buildings are joined by walkways and escalators with free shuttles running every few minutes between the buildings, including a wheelchair-accessible one. Read More →

When is the best time to buy a new (or new to you) accessible or handicap vehicle? Some folks like to get a new vehicle every 3 to 5 years. More budget-minded people say mid-February through early June is the best time because we get income tax refunds at that time to help in financing. Some say when new models come out or when their current vehicle has seen better days. Read More →

In 2012, the Abilities Expo has scheduled 6 exhibitions across the country for people with disabilities. The first will be in Atlanta Feb. 17-19.

This unique exhibition displays the latest accessible products and services to people with physical disabilities, their families, seniors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, people with vision and hearing impairments and those with developmental disabilities. Read More →

The 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opens to the public on Jan. 14 in Detroit featuring the Mobility Center, a new exhibit aimed at showing off products that help people with disabilities. Read More →

Among people with disabilities, especially wheelchair users, one of the most talked about subjects is the price of a wheelchair accessible vehicle. A shiny new van can be out of range for many consumers on fixed incomes. But a used wheelchair van could be a possibility. Read More →